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Recycling Q&A: Where Does Kane County's Garbage Go? Check Out Our Cool, New Map!

Recycling Q&A: Where Does Kane County’s Garbage Go? Check Out Our Cool, New Map!

April 29, 2022
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Business, Communities, Consumers, Education, Energy, Environment, Events, Government, Kane County, Recycling, Sustainability

Editor’s Note: This recycling article was written by Kane County Recycling Coordinator Clair Ryan. Got a question or idea for a recycling tip? Contact Clair…

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Countdown to Earth Day: ‘Invest in Our Planet, Sustain Our Future’

Countdown to Earth Day: ‘Invest in Our Planet, Sustain Our Future’

March 31, 2022
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Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, Public Service, Quality of Life, Recycling, State of Illinois, Sustainability, WK-Communities

The Kane County Board Energy And Environmental Committee, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources and Kane County Connects are teaming up for a…

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New Garden at Government Center to Benefit Local Food Pantries

New Garden at Government Center to Benefit Local Food Pantries

March 23, 2022
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Agriculture, Communities, Community Reinvestment, Community Spotlight, Consumers, Education, Events, Gardening, Good Causes, Government, Health, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources, Public Service, Quality of Life, Recreation, Recycling, Sustainability, WK-Communities

As soon as the season has its final frost, a volunteer garden will start to sprout at the Kane County Government Center campus. Kurt Lebo…

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How To Have a 'Green Christmas' in Kane County, IL

How To Have a ‘Green Christmas’ in Kane County, IL

December 10, 2021
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Consumers, Energy, Environment, Holidays, Homeowners, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources, Nature, Recycling, Sustainability

Editor’s Note: This article is recycled from a 2018 post written by Jessica Mino and Ashley Broussard. For the season of giving, the holidays can…

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Elgin To Host Nov. 6 Pumpkin Smash Composting Event at 2 Locations

Elgin To Host Nov. 6 Pumpkin Smash Composting Event at 2 Locations

October 20, 2021
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Communities, Community Reinvestment, Community Spotlight, Consumers, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Quirky and Fun, Sustainability, WK-Communities

The city of Elgin will offer residents an opportunity to compost their pumpkins with a collection event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 6….

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Illinois Is The No. 1 Site in The Nation For Sustainable Building Development

Illinois Is The No. 1 Site in The Nation For Sustainable Building Development

July 7, 2021
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Awards and Recognition, Breaking News, Communities, Consumers, Development, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Health, Homeowners, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources, Nature, Public Service, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, Real Estate, Science & Technology, State of Illinois, Sustainability, WK-Communities

Illinois tops the nation in Site Selection magazine’s annual ranking of the top locations for sustainable development. The state moves up from the third spot…

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Join Fox Valley Sustainability Network For an April 30 Forum on Equity And Sustainability

Join Fox Valley Sustainability Network For an April 30 Forum on Equity And Sustainability

April 27, 2021
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Clubs and Organizations, Communities, Consumers, Environment, Events, Gardening, Government, Health, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources, Nonprofits, State of Illinois, WK-Communities

Join the Fox Valley Sustainability Network at 10 a.m. Friday, April 30, for and important forum on equity and sustainability. “We welcome you to join…

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Want To Know What's Changed in Recycling? Get Kane County's 2021 Green Guide!

Want To Know What’s Changed in Recycling? Get Kane County’s 2021 Green Guide!

January 8, 2021
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Communities, Consumers, Environment, Events, Government, Jennifer Jarland!, Public Service, Quality of Life, Recycling, Sustainability

The newly printed 2021 Kane County Recycles Green Guide is a one-page supplement to the 2020 Green Guide. This year, because there were not many…

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Recycling And Sustainability Tips: Think Green For Halloween!

Recycling And Sustainability Tips: Think Green For Halloween!

October 23, 2020
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Entertainment, Environment, Events, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources, Parenting, Public Service, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, Recycling, Sustainability

This article was contributed by the Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources. Around holidays, it can often be hard to plan sustainably. For…

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Make a Recycling Resolution! 2020 Green Guide Is Available Online!

Make a Recycling Resolution! 2020 Green Guide Is Available Online!

January 3, 2020
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Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Homeowners, Jennifer Jarland!, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources, Popular Culture, Public Service, Quality of Life, Recycling, Sustainability, WK-Communities

Editor’s Note: This article is written by Kane County Recycling Coordinator Jennifer Jarland. Got a question? Contact Jarland at 630-208-3841 or recycle@countyofkane.org. Want to know…

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